Earlier the Best National Costume Award was presented to Miss Nicaragua – Nastassja Bolívar.

This year the number of contestants was 86 in contrast to 89 last year. The panel of judges at this year’s pageant includes the likes of Chef Nobu, Steven Tyler, Tara Lipinski, Carol Alt, Anne V, Farouk Shami, Italo Fontana and Philip Kirkorov.

To Add more Spice to the Pageant, Outgoing Miss Universe Olivia Culpo was strutted down in a million-dollar “emerald, ruby and diamond” swimming costume.

María Gabriela Isler was born on April 21, 1988 in the city of Valencia. She holds a BA in Management and Marketing. Earlier she was crowned Miss Guárico 2012 and Miss Venezuela 2012. She is 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) in Height with Bust: 90 cm (35.4 in), Waist: 60 cm (23.6 in) and Hips: 90 cm (35.4 in). She is the seventh Miss Universe Titleholder from Venezuela.